Contracts and Commercial Manager

Managing and monitoring the contractual, commercial and financial aspects of projects from the pre-contract stage to final closure, ensuring the protection of companies’ commercial interests, compliance with applicable laws and achievement of the financial and profitability goals of projects. Main Tasks and Responsibilities: 1. Contract Management:

• Review, draft and negotiate master contracts, subcontracts, and supplier and partner agreements (including FIDIC contracts or other engineering and construction contracts).
• Ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions of contracts and monitoring the implementation of contractual obligations for all parties.
• Managing the entire contract lifecycle from inception to closure and final settlement. 2. Commercial and Financial Affairs (Commercial Operations):
• Developing and implementing business strategies to protect profit margins and improve the financial performance of projects.
• Monitoring budgets, cash flow, financial forecasts, and analyzing actual versus planned costs.
• Conduct financial analyses to evaluate contract performance and identify opportunities for cost recovery and value enhancement. 3. Claims and Variations Management:
• Professional management of change orders (variations), claims, extensions of time (EOT), and delay notices.
• Evaluating contractual entitlements and supporting project teams in resolving commercial and contractual disputes in coordination with the legal department. 4. Risk Management and Compliance:
• Analyzing and mitigating contractual and commercial risks and ensuring the protection of the company's assets and legal position.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable commercial laws and regulations (such as the laws and regulations of the country in which the project is implemented).
• Coordinating with different departments (Project Management, Finance, Procurement) to ensure that sub-contracts are consistent with the main contract.
• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Business, Engineering, Law, or a related discipline.
• Substantial experience in contracts and commercial management within the oil and gas industry, ideally across project delivery, EPC, or operations.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration, negotiation, variations, claims, and dispute resolution.
• Experience with complex contracts, subcontracting, procurement, and commercial risk management.
• Familiarity with relevant contract forms and the ability to interpret contractual terms and communicate their practical implications.
• Knowledge of the UAE business and regulatory environment; regional project experience is an advantage.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Able to balance commercial judgement with collaboration and project delivery priorities.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and confident managing competing deadlines.
• Professional certifications or postgraduate qualification